After ten wonderful years in Singapore, my second extended stay living overseas, has come to a fulfilling end. Now looking forward to new adventures in the world of theme parks and entertainment design, from my new base in New York City.
My wonderful team at IRMS designed the new Hello Kitty Studio store for Universal Studios Singapore, in collaboration with Universal Creative, Sanrio, and of course Resorts World Sentosa. Glad to see Hello Kitty and her unique, park-specific merchandise!
Theme parks are the ultimate in bespoke projects! Anything and everything can be customised. As we say, we're only limited by our imaginations. And the budget. What?!?
Yes, the budget! An often ignored but important part of ensuring a project flows smoothly, stays on sc...
After the opening of Universal Studios Singapore, I received a few interview requests, which are always flattering. Mr. Philippe Beco interviewed me for SEA Globe Magazine.
Singapore has many sights for the tourist. At the south end of Chinatown is home to their signature Buddhist temple, hope to a tooth relic said to be one of Buddha's own!
The lighting is lovely at night, made even more festive by the Lunar New Year lanterns and crowds i...
Over 400 participants from various enterprises gathered for two days to share ideas, examine case studies and network with the "who’s who"
of theme and amusement park professionals in China. I was fortunate enough to be invited and share the designer's perspective with...
China's Theme Park Construction Association invited me to give a talk at their November meeting in Beijing. Never one to pass up being on stage, I gladly accepted.
My presentation included "16 Rules for Theme Park Success," which everyone always loves to hear, right? A...
